Story Overview:The only thing stronger than the call of duty is the call of desire! This anthology of military erotic romance serves up a team of hot-blooded men (and women) from every branch of the military who serve their country and follow their hearts wherever they might be stationed. When the mission is done, the unit is recalled or the ship pulls into port, they set their sights on a new target—the pursuit of passion and love. In and out of uniform, stateside and abroad, these military warriors meet passion and danger head on. All’s fair in love and war—in and out of uniform. Edited and with stories by Kristina Wright, wife of a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy,Duty and Desireincludes stories of U.S. soldiers, sailors, aviators, Marines and Special Forces (Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and many more. Uniforms have never been sexier!Title: The Long Ride Home Author: Delilah DevlinMy Rating: B+A Little about the Story: A hot little piece about 2 soldiers finally home where they can let off steam without the strictures of regulations to hold them back.

Title: Night Witch

Author: Connie Wilkins

My Rating: B-

A Little about the Story: After the crash of her plane, Yelena finds safe harbor and much more in this wounded soldier's home.

Title: Shattered

Author: Shanna Germain

My Rating: D

A Little about the Story: This piece was too dark for me to enjoy, but the prose is interesting. It has an almost poetic feel to it.

Title: The Grunt and the Ditty Bop

Author: Craig J. Sorenson

My Rating: C

A Little about the Story: There were a ton of similes in this story...to the point that it got annoying. Overall it was an interesting little read though.

Title: Fighting for Fresno

Author: Ericka Hiatt

My Rating: B

A Little about the Story: Interesting story about a hook-up. The story jumps back and forth between the present (in the bedroom) and the past (the date). A really creative method for telling the story.

Title: Homecoming

Author: Kelly Maher

My Rating: A

A Little about the Story: A gorgeous, emotional story of what happens when the most inconceivable news possible arrives.

Title: Passing Out Passion

Author: Lucy Felthouse

My Rating: A

A Little about the Story: A great little story about a couple who lost each other several years before and now have a second chance at love.

Title: Against the Wall

Author: Catherine Paulssen

My Rating: B

A Little about the Story: Enemies find passion for a single night in a rainstorm. Fun read.

Title: The Thunder of War

Author: Anya Richards

My Rating: B

A Little about the Story: A soldier suffering from PTSD and nightmares has problems separating his erotic dreams from reality.

Title: Sergeant Rae

Author: Sacchi Green

My Rating: C

A Little about the Story: An f/f story which I never read so it was hard to review. Two former soldiers who were both wounded, one more permanently than the other.

Title: Dead on Her Feet

Author: Elizabeth L. Brooks

My Rating: A-

A Little about the Story: A beautiful coming home for a female soldier from the warzone. Her boyfriend has a huge surprise for her at the airport on her way home.

Title: Out of Time

Author: J. K. Coi

My Rating: A+

A Little about the Story: A wounded soldier and another about to deploy who make a connection during his recovery. A really romantic story.

Title: Done

Author: Charlotte Stein

My Rating: C+

A Little about the Story: Hmm, what an interesting twist after a story that was almost too hard to read because of the lack of feeling. It makes it hard to rate.

Title: Wilco

Author: Christine D'Abo

My Rating: A+

A Little about the Story: Best story in the whole anthology. Really, seriously HOT!

Title: Christmas Presents

Author: Mercy Loomis

My Rating: A

A Little about the Story: An m/m story during the era of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Really sweet.

Title: Snake Dance

Author: Lynn Townsend

My Rating: A

A Little about the Story: A waitress in Vegas helps an airman fighting his nausea after too many beers and they both get much more than they expected.

Title: Home

Author: Michelle Augello-Page

My Rating: B-

A Little about the Story: The difficulty of being the military spouse at home alone.

Title: For Better or Worse

Author: Kristina Wright

My Rating: A-

A Little about the Story: Two active duty married soldiers finally get to see each other again in the middle of their six month deployment.I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.

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This is my personal book review blog. And it is just that....my personal opinion! ;o) I read for fun and entertainment so that's how I base my ratings. If I love a book, it will get a high rating. I read most anything within romance genre. I love to read and share that love so I hope that you find some good books here to to add to your own reading pile!